#GMVEMSC: FW: COVID-19 Staffing Survey

 

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Robert L. Wagoner, Interim Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov Below is a link to a survey from the Ohio Department of Health concerning COVID-19 staffing.  The goal of this survey is to identify unaffiliated personnel (people not already being counted by hospitals) who could support potential hospital surge from COVID-19.  Support may be needed for both clinical and behavioral healthcare.  These efforts are not intended to reassign vital first responder assets.  This is an unprecedented incident, and we may need the entirety of the State of Ohio, working together, to mount an effective response as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19_Surge Please take a few minutes after clicking on the link above and complete the survey.  Available and interested personnel will be contacted by a representative from the State of Ohio, not the Division of EMS, to discuss next steps to ready you for deployment.  Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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#GMVEMSC: FW: COVID-19 Staffing Survey

 

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Robert L. Wagoner, Interim Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov Below is a link to a survey from the Ohio Department of Health concerning COVID-19 staffing.  The goal of this survey is to identify unaffiliated personnel (people not already being counted by hospitals) who could support potential hospital surge from COVID-19.  Support may be needed for both clinical and behavioral healthcare.  These efforts are not intended to reassign vital first responder assets.  This is an unprecedented incident, and we may need the entirety of the State of Ohio, working together, to mount an effective response as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19_Surge Please take a few minutes after clicking on the link above and complete the survey.  Available and interested personnel will be contacted by a representative from the State of Ohio, not the Division of EMS, to discuss next steps to ready you for deployment.  Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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#GMVEMSC Training: FW: Ohio Takes Inventory of Ventilators; Issues Emergency Connection Order; Extends State Telework Order

We received the below OEMS Bulletin today which includes “Inventory is to be reported on-line at http://coronavirus.ohio.gov/VentInventory each Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. with the first report due Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Innovate Ohio assisted in creating the web-based reporting form. Hospitals must also continue to report daily ventilator data through the Ohio Hospital Association reporting tool.”

 

We weren’t clear on whether EMS should respond to this, so I contacted OEMS and the State EOC.  Per Ohio EMS, ODH Legal says, yes, EMS is to respond.  We would be considered an end-user.

 

                           David N. Gerstner

                           MMRS/RMRS/EP Coordinator

                           Department of Fire  I  City of Dayton

                           300 N. Main St.  I  Dayton, Ohio 45402

       Office 937.333.4551  I  Fax 937.333.4561  I  www.daytonohio.gov

       24/7 Pager: 937-227-8705 or E-mail 9372278705@archwireless.net
       Cell  937.776.4410

                          david.gerstner@daytonohio.gov  I  http://DaytonMMRS.org

 

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Robert L. Wagoner, Interim Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   MEDIA CONTACTS: March 31, 2020   Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957       Breann Almos: 614-799-6480   Ohio Takes Inventory of Ventilators; Issues Emergency Connection Order; Extends State Telework Order (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio is taking action to gather a statewide inventory of ventilators and other machines and devices that provide breathing assistance. Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued an order requiring weekly online reporting of these devices by any entity in the supply chain, from creation through end-use. Examples are manufacturers, producers, wholesalers, transporters, distributors, retailers, physicians, clinics, hospitals, and medical facilities. "This will allow for the identification and re-distribution of machines from healthcare providers who are no longer performing elective procedures," said Governor DeWine. "It also will help our regional hospital collaboratives by giving them information on the availability of these machines in their regions." Along with mechanical ventilators, other devices to be reported are CPAP and BiPAP machines commonly used to treat sleep apnea, as well as anesthetic machines, and various treatment masks and tubing. Exemptions include: Ventilators in the possession of individuals for personal use; and Ventilators that are in transit across Ohio but are being delivered from and to other states. Inventory is to be reported on-line at http://coronavirus.ohio.gov/VentInventory each Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. with the first report due Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Innovate Ohio assisted in creating the web-based reporting form. Hospitals must also continue to report daily ventilator data through the Ohio Hospital Association reporting tool. EPA ORDER: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued an order today to maintain public water service during the COVID-19 state of emergency. This order prevents a water system from shutting off a resident's water service due to non-payment during the declared state of emergency. The order also requires water systems to reconnect water to anyone whose water was shut off dating back to January 1st to help Ohio assure that as many people as possible have safe water during the state of emergency.  Those who qualify for reconnection must call their water utility company to request the reinstatement. The reconnection will happen without any fees, but customers will be required to pay their water bill moving forward. More information is available on coronavirus.ohio.gov.   STATE EMPLOYEE WORK FROM HOME POLICY:  Governor DeWine announced that he is extending the directive that state of Ohio employees work remotely to the greatest extent possible.  The current teleworking order resulted in almost 18,000 employees working remotely. Teleworking for state employees will continue through at least Friday, May 1, 2020. Governor DeWine also asked state agencies to find additional remote work opportunities to the extent possible and to collaborate to share resources and information during this time. JOBSOHIO Governor DeWine has directed JobsOhio to begin collaborating on how to help the economy once the intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic begins to fade.  JobsOhio also announced that it has provided a $2 million growth fund loan to Appalachian Growth Capital (AGC) as part of a new strategic initiative to provide more economic development funds to areas of Ohio hardest hit by the economy. AGC provides small business financing in the 32-Appalachian counties of eastern and southern Ohio.  It works with local and regional banks, as well as secondary lenders to support businesses in the region. The JobsOhio investment is a long-term, low-interest loan that will boost AGC’s ability to provide low-interest funding to businesses in the Appalachian community. The lending support is intended to sustain small Southeast Ohio businesses during this COVID-19 outbreak and create sustainable growth for the region beyond the crisis. CURRENT OHIO DATA:  There are 2,199 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 55 deaths. A total of 585 people have been hospitalized, including 198 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.  Video of today's full update, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel's YouTube page.  For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH. Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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#GMVEMSC: FW: Ohio Takes Inventory of Ventilators; Issues Emergency Connection Order; Extends State Telework Order

We received the below OEMS Bulletin today which includes “Inventory is to be reported on-line at http://coronavirus.ohio.gov/VentInventory each Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. with the first report due Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Innovate Ohio assisted in creating the web-based reporting form. Hospitals must also continue to report daily ventilator data through the Ohio Hospital Association reporting tool.”

 

We weren’t clear on whether EMS should respond to this, so I contacted OEMS and the State EOC.  Per Ohio EMS, ODH Legal says, yes, EMS is to respond.  We would be considered an end-user.

 

                           David N. Gerstner

                           MMRS/RMRS/EP Coordinator

                           Department of Fire  I  City of Dayton

                           300 N. Main St.  I  Dayton, Ohio 45402

       Office 937.333.4551  I  Fax 937.333.4561  I  www.daytonohio.gov

       24/7 Pager: 937-227-8705 or E-mail 9372278705@archwireless.net
       Cell  937.776.4410

                          david.gerstner@daytonohio.gov  I  http://DaytonMMRS.org

 

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Robert L. Wagoner, Interim Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   MEDIA CONTACTS: March 31, 2020   Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957       Breann Almos: 614-799-6480   Ohio Takes Inventory of Ventilators; Issues Emergency Connection Order; Extends State Telework Order (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio is taking action to gather a statewide inventory of ventilators and other machines and devices that provide breathing assistance. Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued an order requiring weekly online reporting of these devices by any entity in the supply chain, from creation through end-use. Examples are manufacturers, producers, wholesalers, transporters, distributors, retailers, physicians, clinics, hospitals, and medical facilities. "This will allow for the identification and re-distribution of machines from healthcare providers who are no longer performing elective procedures," said Governor DeWine. "It also will help our regional hospital collaboratives by giving them information on the availability of these machines in their regions." Along with mechanical ventilators, other devices to be reported are CPAP and BiPAP machines commonly used to treat sleep apnea, as well as anesthetic machines, and various treatment masks and tubing. Exemptions include: Ventilators in the possession of individuals for personal use; and Ventilators that are in transit across Ohio but are being delivered from and to other states. Inventory is to be reported on-line at http://coronavirus.ohio.gov/VentInventory each Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. with the first report due Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Innovate Ohio assisted in creating the web-based reporting form. Hospitals must also continue to report daily ventilator data through the Ohio Hospital Association reporting tool. EPA ORDER: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued an order today to maintain public water service during the COVID-19 state of emergency. This order prevents a water system from shutting off a resident's water service due to non-payment during the declared state of emergency. The order also requires water systems to reconnect water to anyone whose water was shut off dating back to January 1st to help Ohio assure that as many people as possible have safe water during the state of emergency.  Those who qualify for reconnection must call their water utility company to request the reinstatement. The reconnection will happen without any fees, but customers will be required to pay their water bill moving forward. More information is available on coronavirus.ohio.gov.   STATE EMPLOYEE WORK FROM HOME POLICY:  Governor DeWine announced that he is extending the directive that state of Ohio employees work remotely to the greatest extent possible.  The current teleworking order resulted in almost 18,000 employees working remotely. Teleworking for state employees will continue through at least Friday, May 1, 2020. Governor DeWine also asked state agencies to find additional remote work opportunities to the extent possible and to collaborate to share resources and information during this time. JOBSOHIO Governor DeWine has directed JobsOhio to begin collaborating on how to help the economy once the intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic begins to fade.  JobsOhio also announced that it has provided a $2 million growth fund loan to Appalachian Growth Capital (AGC) as part of a new strategic initiative to provide more economic development funds to areas of Ohio hardest hit by the economy. AGC provides small business financing in the 32-Appalachian counties of eastern and southern Ohio.  It works with local and regional banks, as well as secondary lenders to support businesses in the region. The JobsOhio investment is a long-term, low-interest loan that will boost AGC’s ability to provide low-interest funding to businesses in the Appalachian community. The lending support is intended to sustain small Southeast Ohio businesses during this COVID-19 outbreak and create sustainable growth for the region beyond the crisis. CURRENT OHIO DATA:  There are 2,199 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 55 deaths. A total of 585 people have been hospitalized, including 198 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.  Video of today's full update, including versions with foreign language closed captioning, can be viewed on the Ohio Channel's YouTube page.  For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH. Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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#GMVEMSC Training: FW: EMS and Fire Online Training Opportunities

 

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Robert L. Wagoner, Interim Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov Attention OH Emergency Responders: In an effort to support our emergency responders with flexible training options given recent class cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DPS and the Ohio Fire Academy have chosen to continue the support and use of Action Training Systems, Inc. (ATS), to supplement traditional face-to-face instruction. This includes access for all Ohio fire departments, EMS agencies, firefighters, and emergency responders. Licenses for purchase include access to the COMPLETE lineup of Action Training Systems online interactive courses, including Fire, EMS and Industrial Fire Brigades catalogs. Each fire course has been developed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and each EMS course has been developed in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards. Each fire course has been developed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and each EMS course has been developed in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards. Ohio EMS providers will now be able to participate in Action Training trackable online interactive courseware from any place, at any time with an internet connection, for an annual fee of only $30 per person. Participation is 100% voluntary. To learn more, please contact Jusup Lowry with Action Training at 800-755-1440 x107, or by email at jusupl@action-training.com. Additionally, the Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) has negotiated with the Health & Safety Institute (HSI) for greatly reduced pricing on online training memberships for all Ohio firefighters, EMS providers, and their departments. Annual membership fees of $26/person provide access to over 130 fire CE courses, each of which is designed to comply with the codes and standards established by the NFPA as well as continuing education requirements in Ohio. Annual membership fees of $26/person provide over 100 EMS CE courses that are ALS and BLS approved as well as by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE, formerly CECBEMS). CAPCE-approved courses meet national standards and are accepted by the state of Ohio and the National Registry of EMTs. The HSI courses can be found at the Ohio Fire Online Training System: www.ofots.com Thank you for your service and please stay safe. Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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